I agree that would look pretty awesome especially if they matched well. We've done Coco tops in the past and decided that as beautiful as they are they cause too many problems with production. We've discontinued the wood entirely. We have done Wenge tops. They haven't been popular but can look pretty cool especially when bleached.

Hi Sheldon just curious what the production problems are with cocobolo? thanks Brian

Well, the dust is toxic, for one. It is a very oily wood, making glue joints difficult. It also can gum up tools and sandpaper, and it can be difficult to finish because of the high oil content. I have to wonder how other builders deal with these problems. I had dreams of having a cocobolo-topped Dingwall someday....alas, looks like that won't happen. Fanned fret Alembic? Maybe. Mark

[quote="Sheldon Dingwall":2kavjfoi]I agree that would look pretty awesome especially if they matched well. We've done Coco tops in the past and decided that as beautiful as they are they cause too many problems with production. We've discontinued the wood entirely. We have done Wenge tops. They haven't been popular but can look pretty cool especially when bleached.[/quote:2kavjfoi] [img:2kavjfoi]http://inlinethumb08.webshots.com/46087/2606434370055446999S500x500Q85.jpg[/img:2kavjfoi] [img:2kavjfoi]http://inlinethumb64.webshots.com/48511/2263246800055446999S500x500Q85.jpg[/img:2kavjfoi]

I love that top.

[quote="Mark L":wqb088r3]:o I love that top.[/quote:wqb088r3] They have backs that match the tops.

[quote="paul slagle":2brfs3p1][quote="Mark L":2brfs3p1]:o I love that top.[/quote:2brfs3p1] They have backs that match the tops.[/quote:2brfs3p1] Lucky dog. What is it, bleached wenge?

[quote="Mark L":20dxujw7][quote="paul slagle":20dxujw7][quote="Mark L":20dxujw7]:o I love that top.[/quote:20dxujw7] They have backs that match the tops.[/quote:20dxujw7] Lucky dog. What is it, bleached wenge?[/quote:20dxujw7] Just plain wenge on Alder core Primas with a cello cut. Not bleached

Those yours, Paul?

[quote="Mark L":21boieen]Those yours, Paul?[/quote:21boieen] Yes, they are.